You are welcome to email practice essays for feedback. Please do not leave this until Monday night. Those who submitted essays on Thursday can collect them on Monday morning.
Visit http://www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ for practice multiple choice questions.
Write your own refrain poem of TEN lines in length using the refrain
"Christmas is..."
Poems will be added to the discussion forum next week.
Don't forget! Your exposition response is due first lesson back next term. NO excuses.
Monday March 22nd
1. Poetic techniques mix n match.
Yes, you will match the technique to the definition.
2. Edit your "Christmas is..." refrain poem to include at least 3 techniques. Publish your poem on the discussion thread. Underneath the poem, identify the techniques you have used.
H/W: Join Quizlet and locate our class group. Instructions for joining.
Tuesday March 23rd
1. Deconstructing a Poem
Subject matter/themes: what is the poem about?
Purpose: what was the composer trying to achieve.
Emotion: which emotions does the author
a) Reflect?
b) Evoke?
What is the tone of the poem?
Craftsmanship: the structure and techniques used in the poem and their impact.
2. Poem One: At Christmas - predictions.
Wednesday March 24th
1. We began deconstructing At Christmas. You should have four columns drawn up in your book (Subject Matter; Purpose; Emotions; Craftsmanship) The first three columns should be complete.
H/W: Label 3 techniques used in the poem and explain their impact.
Monday March 29th
1. Quizlet test one
2. 3 techniques covered in the lesson (juxtaposition, colloquial language, first person)
3.H/W: write up onomatopoeia (technique, example, which issue is being addressed?)
Tuesday March 30th
Continued deconstruction of "At Christmas"
Wednesday March 31st
1. Deconstruction of poem complete.
2. Answer following questions:
a) To what extent do you believe Zervos' sentiments about Christmas are accurate? Explain your answer.
b) Choose TWO issues Zervos discusses in the poem and explain how he conveys his perspective on these issues.
Thursday April 1st
1. Choose ONE issue that really annoys you and compose a rant poem discussing this issue. Your poem should be 12 lines in length.
Stanza One: Describe the issue.
Stanza Two: How does it make you feel?
Stanza Three: How should society address the issue?
You are not to include content which is offensive or forms a personal attack on any individual or group.
HOLIDAYS:
1. Complete your exposition. Minimum = 1 page.
2. Post your "Christmas Is..." poem by clicking on "Discussions" at the top of this page, clicking on the one discussion thread available and posting your poem as a comment on that thread.
3. Tidy up your English book - all work complete, neat and up-to-date, all sheets glued in.
Monday April 19th
1. Begin deconstruction of "Consumer Rap"
2. Copies of the poem can be collected when you return to class. Complete deconstruction available after Tuesday's lesson.
Tuesday April 20th
1. Quizlet test.
2. Column 4 of SPEC table about "Consumer Rap"
Wednesday April 21st
Complete the letter scaffold. Your answers should focus on what you have learned from Komninos. This is drawn from his themes and his purpose in each of the poems we have studied.
Use the marking criteria provided for ideas about how to strengthen your response.
You are to complete both sides of the scaffold for collection, with the marking criteria, next Tuesday.
Tuesday April 27th
Collecting letters and marking criteria sheets.
Comprehension questions for "Consumer Rap"
Pre-reading questions and definitions for "Drunken Derelict."
Wednesday April 28th
Analysis of "Drunken Derelict"
- Using the example map, we have begun to write a collaborative essay. When it is complete, the full essay will be uploaded.
- Half-yearly exam: download the details of your half-yearly exam:
- Practice multiple choice reading comprehension at: www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
Click on English Literacy to practice for English but you can use the resource to practice for all your core subjects.
Wednesday May 5th
- The collaborative essay is almost complete - only the conclusion is left to write and this is your homework- due next lesson.
Monday May 10th
- Revision lists of language and visual techniques - if you were absent get a photocopy from someone!
- Deconstructing the question.
- Planning an essay response on a blank essay map.
HOMEWORK: You MUST complete your essay map in preparation for Thursday.
Thursday May 13th
- Writing an essay. You will complete a practice essay in class. You will be allowed to use your A3 essay map ONLY. If you do not bring this, you are on your own.
- You are required to collect your marked essay on Friday at recess in 7.6. This will give you an opportunity to get some feedback and fix up any issues over the weekend before the exam on TUESDAY.
Exam Prep
- The best way to prepare is to practice. Use the Board of Studies practice reading comprehension and/or complete the comprehension given to you.
- All of you will be doing one essay but you are welcome to do more than the one if you wish. However, writing an essay at midnight on Monday night and expecting feedback before your Tuesday morning exam may not work out very well for you.
NEW UNIT! Macbeth
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Komninos Zervos is a Greek poet who was born in Melbourne in 1950. All of his writing contains snippets of his own experience. Remember that the Greek community in 1950s Melbourne were considered a minority. They were among the first immigrants to Australia who were not Western European and did not fit the "White Australia" agenda. Although Zervos' family arrived in Australia in 1905 and would have been proficient English speakers (as owners of a fish and chip shop) the family would have faced a significant level of isolation and racism. Despite this, we will see that Zervos does not condemn a narrow-minded Australian society but takes a very multicultural outlook on the state of his society.
We will be looking at three of Zervos' poems, chosen because
a) They are not the Zervos poems that are on the current HSC prescribed text list.
b) They speak to experiences many of you will be able to relate to.
The poems are:
At Christmas
Drunken Derelict
Consumer Rap
It is important that you approach this unit knowing that we are going to analyse and annotate the poems and you will be writing an extended piece based on the poems we study. However, the unit is not without its entertainment. You haven't heard rap until you've heard a 60-year old Greek guy perform Consumer Rap. We will be doing some performance poetry and some digital re-mixing of static poetry. Zervos is a great believer in up and coming hypermedia. He writes poetry that you are supposed to understand.
Reminders:
- English Exam Tuesday morning.
- You are welcome to email practice essays for feedback. Please do not leave this until Monday night. Those who submitted essays on Thursday can collect them on Monday morning.
- Visit http://www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ for practice multiple choice questions.
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Term 1: Week 9
Term 1: Week 10
Term 2: Week 1
Term 2: Week Two
Term 2: Week Three
Term 2: Week Four
Lesson Bank
Thursday March 18th
New title page: Poetry - Komninos Zervos
Notes about Zervos' background, life and career from powerpoint:
Write your own refrain poem of TEN lines in length using the refrain
"Christmas is..."
Poems will be added to the discussion forum next week.
Don't forget! Your exposition response is due first lesson back next term. NO excuses.
Monday March 22nd
1. Poetic techniques mix n match.
Yes, you will match the technique to the definition.
2. Edit your "Christmas is..." refrain poem to include at least 3 techniques. Publish your poem on the discussion thread. Underneath the poem, identify the techniques you have used.
H/W: Join Quizlet and locate our class group. Instructions for joining.
Tuesday March 23rd
1. Deconstructing a Poem
Subject matter/themes: what is the poem about?
Purpose: what was the composer trying to achieve.
Emotion: which emotions does the author
a) Reflect?
b) Evoke?
What is the tone of the poem?
Craftsmanship: the structure and techniques used in the poem and their impact.
2. Poem One: At Christmas - predictions.
Wednesday March 24th
1. We began deconstructing At Christmas. You should have four columns drawn up in your book (Subject Matter; Purpose; Emotions; Craftsmanship) The first three columns should be complete.
H/W: Label 3 techniques used in the poem and explain their impact.
Monday March 29th
1. Quizlet test one
2. 3 techniques covered in the lesson (juxtaposition, colloquial language, first person)
3.H/W: write up onomatopoeia (technique, example, which issue is being addressed?)
Tuesday March 30th
Continued deconstruction of "At Christmas"
Wednesday March 31st
1. Deconstruction of poem complete.
2. Answer following questions:
a) To what extent do you believe Zervos' sentiments about Christmas are accurate? Explain your answer.
b) Choose TWO issues Zervos discusses in the poem and explain how he conveys his perspective on these issues.
Thursday April 1st
1. Choose ONE issue that really annoys you and compose a rant poem discussing this issue. Your poem should be 12 lines in length.
Stanza One: Describe the issue.
Stanza Two: How does it make you feel?
Stanza Three: How should society address the issue?
You are not to include content which is offensive or forms a personal attack on any individual or group.
HOLIDAYS:
1. Complete your exposition. Minimum = 1 page.
2. Post your "Christmas Is..." poem by clicking on "Discussions" at the top of this page, clicking on the one discussion thread available and posting your poem as a comment on that thread.
3. Tidy up your English book - all work complete, neat and up-to-date, all sheets glued in.
Monday April 19th
1. Begin deconstruction of "Consumer Rap"
2. Copies of the poem can be collected when you return to class. Complete deconstruction available after Tuesday's lesson.
Tuesday April 20th
1. Quizlet test.
2. Column 4 of SPEC table about "Consumer Rap"
Wednesday April 21st
Complete the letter scaffold. Your answers should focus on what you have learned from Komninos. This is drawn from his themes and his purpose in each of the poems we have studied.
Use the marking criteria provided for ideas about how to strengthen your response.
You are to complete both sides of the scaffold for collection, with the marking criteria, next Tuesday.
Scaffold:
Tuesday April 27th
Collecting letters and marking criteria sheets.
Comprehension questions for "Consumer Rap"
Pre-reading questions and definitions for "Drunken Derelict."
Wednesday April 28th
Analysis of "Drunken Derelict"
Thursday April 29th
- Notes on essay structure and language features (see me for photocopy)
- Elements of an essay diagram:
Tuesday May 4th
- We will look at an example essay map:
- Using the example map, we have begun to write a collaborative essay. When it is complete, the full essay will be uploaded.
- Half-yearly exam: download the details of your half-yearly exam:
- Practice multiple choice reading comprehension at: www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
Click on English Literacy to practice for English but you can use the resource to practice for all your core subjects.
Wednesday May 5th
- The collaborative essay is almost complete - only the conclusion is left to write and this is your homework- due next lesson.
Monday May 10th
- Revision lists of language and visual techniques - if you were absent get a photocopy from someone!
- Deconstructing the question.
- Planning an essay response on a blank essay map.
HOMEWORK: You MUST complete your essay map in preparation for Thursday.
Thursday May 13th
- Writing an essay. You will complete a practice essay in class. You will be allowed to use your A3 essay map ONLY. If you do not bring this, you are on your own.
- You are required to collect your marked essay on Friday at recess in 7.6. This will give you an opportunity to get some feedback and fix up any issues over the weekend before the exam on TUESDAY.
Exam Prep
- The best way to prepare is to practice. Use the Board of Studies practice reading comprehension and/or complete the comprehension given to you.
- All of you will be doing one essay but you are welcome to do more than the one if you wish. However, writing an essay at midnight on Monday night and expecting feedback before your Tuesday morning exam may not work out very well for you.
NEW UNIT! Macbeth
Type in the content of your page here.
Komninos Zervos is a Greek poet who was born in Melbourne in 1950. All of his writing contains snippets of his own experience. Remember that the Greek community in 1950s Melbourne were considered a minority. They were among the first immigrants to Australia who were not Western European and did not fit the "White Australia" agenda. Although Zervos' family arrived in Australia in 1905 and would have been proficient English speakers (as owners of a fish and chip shop) the family would have faced a significant level of isolation and racism. Despite this, we will see that Zervos does not condemn a narrow-minded Australian society but takes a very multicultural outlook on the state of his society.
We will be looking at three of Zervos' poems, chosen because
a) They are not the Zervos poems that are on the current HSC prescribed text list.
b) They speak to experiences many of you will be able to relate to.
The poems are:
It is important that you approach this unit knowing that we are going to analyse and annotate the poems and you will be writing an extended piece based on the poems we study. However, the unit is not without its entertainment. You haven't heard rap until you've heard a 60-year old Greek guy perform Consumer Rap. We will be doing some performance poetry and some digital re-mixing of static poetry. Zervos is a great believer in up and coming hypermedia. He writes poetry that you are supposed to understand.
Type in the content of your page here.